All British talking film at Palace and Strand venues
Two last showings today and tonight feature the all star all talking production from Eden Philpotts. The Antilla Prisoner stars Carl Brisson and Madeline Carroll with English supporting cast and includes a romance plot set amid desert palms and sand. A second English comedy titled De ad is planned with a Technicolor musicale to follow alongside College Love.
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The
Palace ‘Theatre
Amtrican Naval Oficer
Ruth Dhe
Sabata
Gaiety Screens Words and Music With Star Cast
This afternoon and tonight the Gaiety presents the musical Words and Music starring David Percy and Lois Moran with a college setting as the backdrop. A prize of 1500 dollars for the best performance is offered, plus supporting acts including a Fox silent special and Fox Movietone gazettes. Other attractions include Bulldog Drummond, Woman Racket, and The Soul on Mother with Mary Carr in a mother’s role, plus local events like swimming club prize night and a tropical theatre program featuring dance and musicians consistent with the era’s entertainment.
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Offhoys
Irl
Tone
David Percy
Lois Moran
Epllies
Fox
Fox Movietone
Gazettes
J.H. Sellin
Gaiety
Stréonime
Cairns
Petrone
Armodic
Parker
Abilene
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Dma
Tom Moeter
Mary Carr
Plang
Whittok’s
Streni Hotel
Hides Hotel
Practical Crisis and Continental Dentistry Offer
From 30 am to 8 10 pm Balfelds advertises modern dentistry services including dentures bridges fillings extractions with special concessions for country patients.
Bargain Textile Offering From Manchester Goods
Record style sale details with low price marks on towels table damask and turkish goods. Items include towels molleton flannelette and damask in assorted shades with reduced prices. Local bargain display notes half yard and one third yard measurements and color options.
Dress Goods at Special Prices and Fabrics
Special offer on CHINELLE FACONNE 35 inch silk for evening wear in colors Black Sunset Pink Champagne Ivory Lavender Lemoa Deep Apricot and Fae SPECIE. Also NOVELTY CORDED VELVETEEN 36 inch in Gold Red Light Green Apple and other shades with special bargain price 14/6. JERSEY SILK and JERSEY WEED fabrics listed with 16/6 to 21/9 price points.
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Saxe
Men’s Wear Bargain Prices Unbeatable
Readable ad fragment lists bargain prices for underwear and singlets including Australian made cotton and wool items, fleecy lined styles, short sleeves, with prices like 3/9 and 2/0 implied.
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WEN
Aquatic Club meeting chaired by Commodore Tavelt
The Aquatic Club held a well attended meeting with Commodore Tavelt presiding. Minutes were read and confirmed. Discussion covered race conduct, club finances, and upcoming events including the club championship and weekend holiday races.
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Wmna
Commodore Tavelt
Peeviews
F Gowanlothe
W. H. Riley
Gladstone
Steking
Riley
Dayndeas
Cairns
Handicaps for May 5 Meeting
The followings are the handicaps for the meeting on May 5 with listed runners and positions. Officials urge participants to verify entries and attend briefing at the track by noon.
Digestive Relief Claim Promoted by Elixirs
An advertisement markets a product named Elprated Maginsie for stomach relief. It claims to prevent fermentation, ease heartburn, and soothe the stomach. The text suggests a quick, natural cure by removing irritants and using the elixir for protection and healing.
Cairns Holiday Scenes and Local Visits Reported
Cairns residents Mrs B McDonazd and Miseida Ives headed home tomorrow after holidays. Dot Dawson and A V Bradshaw plan return trips. Mr McDonazd and others attended social events at the Blue Bird Cafe and Strand Hotel.
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B. McDonazd
Mr. Déolley
Cairns
Miseida Ives
Maysman
Dot Dawson
A.V Bradshaw
Spiney
Ornston
Matoress
A. Colina
High School Dance Plans Benefit and Food Sale
A local high school dance event featuring Breslin's Orchestra is planned with extra perks and a fundraising focus. The event will include a bake sale with homemade cakes and preserves, and proceeds support the club while inviting friendly attendance and consent from those who can provide prose for display.
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Nilere
Breslin
Orchesteit
Gordonvale Social Party Notes and Local Events
A May report from Gordonvale and Lordonvale lists residents attending social gatherings, vacations, and family visits. The notes mention several names including Messrs T, B O’Meara, N MacBonnet, A Moran, T Boland, Mrs Kenny, Mrs Wren, and E Bee, with references to outings, a tepechestone trip, and a local handicapper.
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Lordonvale
B. O'méare
N. Mac- Bonnet
A. J. Moran
T. Boland
E Gains
Davies Malatida
Geraanvale
Mistes
Thomas
Tepechestone CA
Mrs. Kenny
AI As
Wits le Windsor
Sean
E Dempsey
Hones
C. Sends
Riley
Ayr
Bonultons
Lennle
Defence Chief Appointments Reported in Australia
Canberra dispatch reports General Coxon appointed defence chief with other senior posts near confirmation. Mentions Brigadier General Brand and other military appointments amid ongoing reshuffles likely to set high command for the defence forces.
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Defence Ct
General ‘Coxon Coxon
Canberra
Brigadie
Goma Dodie
Ype Adidaye
Cadbury Fry Pascall Pty issues new six page company paper
Cadbury Fry Pascall Pty Limited now publishes a six page newspaper for shopkeeper clients. The issue includes a two page photo spread of the Cadbury Motel Factory and grounds at Claremont Tasmania and features several articles of interest to agents and customers.
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jWhiterit
Fim
Messrs
Cadbury-Fry-Pascall Pty. Limited
Cadbury's
Hia
Cadbury
Claremont
Tasmania
Nominations for Labor Day sports set for high standard
The nominations for Labor Day sports promise a record day with entrants from Ingham Ayr Moésman Gordorrsie Edmonton and Calms. Admission is 1 shilling or 2 souvenir badges for 1 shilling each. Badges will be available locally Friday and Saturday by canvassers.
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Ingham
Ayr
Moésman
Gordorrsie
Edmonton
Pervelic
Rifle rounds the McDonald Trophy event details
The fourth round of the McDonald Trophy will be held over May 4 and 5 at the Cairns and Inlands District Rifle Club. Members are advised to call the Drill Hall to confirm lorry availability and draw ammunition, as the transport plan remains uncertain.
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Fred Over Manges
Smuniioigf
Cairns and Inlands District Rifle Club
Untitled brief in the See Si8 ae Ator
A fragmentary note from a local page containing garbled text and unclear references. Readable names or places are not identifiable, leaving the central event or person unnamed. Further context is needed for a precise headline and summary.
Shoes and clothing sale items for men women and children
A newspaper ad lists various footwear and shirt items with special prices. Men’s Khaki Working Shirts and Strong Oxford Shirts feature discounted prices. Ladies’ dressy parchment shoes and brown lizard court shoes, plus slip on slippers and kids’ patent one bar shoes, are promoted with sale prices.
Weekend Hosiery Specials For Ladies
Weekend specials feature bulk ladies hose in multiple shades including Madi jern Rosemors Evenglow and more. Discount pricing offered at 2 for 11 shillings with special silk hose selections in Racenade Fest Peach Bloom Blush Circe at 2 for 11. Prestige pure silk and rayon hosiery advertised in fine knits with wide shade range. Local shop listings note availability at Aaron Cheek and Snnabin Usk.
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Aaron Cheek
Snnabin
Usk
Patent Oxford Dancing Pumps and Mens Boots Sale
Advert shows footwear specials including patent oxford dancing pumps mens house boots and white sandals. Notes various prices 16/11 8/1 4/1 2/11 with colors black white and white saw shoes. Emphasis on working boot and special offers across multiple shoe types.
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Oxford
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